Forter

Forter is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in identity intelligence to prevent fraud, optimize payments, and enhance customer experiences in digital commerce. Founded in 2013 by former PayPal fraud experts, Forter uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and authenticate identities behind online transactions. This enables legitimate customers to complete purchases smoothly while effectively blocking fraudsters. The Forter Trust Platform offers a range of services, including real-time fraud management, account protection, payment optimization, and dispute management. It features an AI decision engine that continuously updates to detect fraud throughout the customer journey. Forter serves a global clientele across more than 180 countries, including major e-commerce brands like Wayfair and HelloFresh. With offices in New York, Tel Aviv, London, and Singapore, Forter is committed to supporting digital commerce worldwide.

Information Technology & Services New York, United States Founded 2013 ~552 employees Private · Series F

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Employees
552
+0.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$210K
Revenue ~$116M
Total funding
$522M
Last round Series F, May 2021
12-month attrition
16.4%
Tech: 16.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
6
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Forter went from 507 employees in Oct 2024 to 552 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 36 people joined, 21 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other146
Engineering141
Operations72
Sales57
Success47
Finance34
HR22
Marketing20

Funding

  • May 2021 · Series F · $300M · Tiger Global Management, Third Point Ventures, Adage Capital Management
  • Nov 2020 · Series E · $125M · Bessemer Venture Partners, Felix Capital, Seqouia Capital
  • Sep 2018 · Series D · $50M · March Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates
  • Apr 2016 · Series C · $32M · Scale Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates
  • Nov 2014 · Series B · $15M · New Enterprise Associates, Sequoia Capital

Salaries at Forter

All salaries

6 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering2
Consulting1
HR1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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Forter FAQ

How many employees does Forter have?

Forter has about 552 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Forter sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Forter filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Forter's revenue per employee?

Forter makes about $210K in revenue per employee, based on $116M annual revenue and 552 employees.

How much does Forter pay?

6figr has 6 salary profiles for Forter in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Forter salaries page. See Forter salaries

How much funding has Forter raised?

Forter has raised $522M in total funding; its latest round was Series F in May 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.